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What is the definition of pitting edema or indentation?
Depression is maintained when a finger is pressed firmly.
What does a grade of 1+ indicate in the edema grading scale?
What does a grade of 2+ indicate in the edema grading scale?
What does a grade of 3+ indicate in the edema grading scale?
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What does a grade of 4+ indicate in the edema grading scale?
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Study Notes
Edema Grading Scale
- Pitting edema: Characterized by a depression that remains when pressure is applied, indicating underlying fluid retention.
Grading Levels
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1+:
- Indentation is barely perceptible.
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2+:
- Depressions are easily identified.
- The area returns to normal within 15 seconds.
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3+:
- Depression takes between 15 to 30 seconds to rebound to its original state.
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4+:
- Depression lasts for 30 seconds or more, indicating significant edema.
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